Galveston has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, becoming the 58th member of this group that promotes local music and economic growth.

UT Austin launches a Speakers Bureau, simplifying the process for organizations to book university experts for speaking engagements at events and conferences.

UT Austin disciplines students for pro-Palestinian protest; sanctions include suspension threat and reflection paper.

Austin's classical music community honors 17-year-old Draylen Mason, a victim of the 2018 bombings, with a concert and a concert hall named after him, keeping his legacy tied to music.

CapMetro's McKalla Station opens in Austin near Q2 Stadium, offering free rides for Austin FC's season opener and promising easy stadium access via public transit.

Hundreds of United Methodist Churches in Texas struggle to find new insurance after their provider dropped coverage, causing concern for future disasters.

Georgetown residents participated in an MLK march on Presidents Day, originally rescheduled due to cold weather. The event featured a keynote by Superintendent Devin Padavil and was part of Black History Month celebrations.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas predicts that Texas will see a 2% job increase in 2024, adding about 283,500 new jobs, despite some sectors experiencing setbacks last year.

Blues on the Green in Austin will continue with city council support and H-E-B funding, keeping the concert series free after facing earlier cancellation concerns due to costs.

The Austin Community College Board of Trustees discussed student success, expansive free tuition programs, and financial integrity, and approved various contracts and appointments during their February 12 meeting.

Texas is the leading state for Gen Z relocations, surpassing California, with Austin and Frisco as key destinations, per Zillow's study of U.S. Census Bureau data.

The 2024 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon will prompt road closures in Austin as runners take to the streets on Sunday morning, affecting traffic citywide.

Austin Community College District is considering expanding its free tuition program to include more students, such as homeschool, charter school, and GED graduates.